Hannah Pingree

Recent media appearances

None found as of Nov 9, 2026

Top articles

1. Bangor Daily NewsWe asked Maine's gubernatorial candidates how they'd fix the state's housing crisis. Here's what they said.Apr 29, 2026

Overview

Hannah Pingree is a Democrat and former Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who later directed the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. She was raised on North Haven and has been a small business owner and local school board chair. hannahforgovernor.com

Pingree was the Democratic nominee for governor of Maine in 2026 in a three-way race with Republican Bobby Charles and independent Rick Bennett. hannahforgovernor.com bangordailynews.com

Platform

• Proposes investing $100 million a year in housing development, first-time homebuyer programs and redevelopment.hannahforgovernor.com
• Proposes tying utility profits to lower bills and directing the PUC to reject unjustified rate hikes.hannahforgovernor.com
• Proposes a state-backed public health insurance option and limits on excessive drug price hikes.hannahforgovernor.com
• Proposes funding the Child Care Affordability Program to eliminate its waitlist.hannahforgovernor.com
• Proposes doubling the homestead exemption for Maine resident homeowners.hannahforgovernor.com